Maurice Bishop

Maurice Bishop (21 May 1943-19 October 1983) was the Prime Minister of Grenada from 13 March 1979 to 16 October 1983, succeeding Eric Gairy and preceding Hudson Austin.

Biography
Maurice Bishop was born on 21 May 1943 in Aruba to Grenadian parents, and he moved to Grenada in 1950 with his parents. He earned a law degree from the London School of Economics in the United Kingdom, and he was involved in protests against anti-West Indian discrimination. In 1973, Bishop became leader of the New Jewel Movement and became Leader of the Opposition to Eric Gairy's Grenada United Labor Party in Parliament until he was elected as Prime Minister on 13 March 1979. Health care, youth affairs, and education were improved under Bishop, but in 1983 Deputy Prime Minister Bernard Coard gained support in Parliament and wanted Bishop to share power with him. On 16 October 1983, Coard and Hudson Austin took part in a coup against Bishop, and Bishop was overthrown. Three days later, he was executed by firing squad.